The demographic structure of Catalonia has reached a historical turning point. For the first time, the population of 65 years of age or older represents 20% of the total population, which means that one in five people belongs to this age group. According to data from the continuous population statistics as of 1 April 2026, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), this range has added 35,557 inhabitants in the last twelve months, …
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The demographic structure of Catalonia has reached a historical turning point. For the first time, the population of 65 years of age or older represents 20% of the total population, which means that one in five people belongs to this age group. According to data from the continuous population statistics as of 1 April 2026, published by the National Institute of Statistics (INE), this range has added 35,557 inhabitants in the last twelve months, …